Posts by : Jimmie Mcadams

We’re glad that you’ve stopped by our Singer Island Lifestyles website and hope that you’re enjoying learning more about life here on Singer Island as well as about the Singer Island Real Estate market!  

Chances are, you’re here because you’re considering relocating to Singer Island permanently.  As Singer Island Real Estate agents, The McAdams Team, we help many people each year find their new home and settle in to life on Singer Island.  While there are a variety stunning homes on Singer Island, many of our clients are looking for an amenity-filled, condo lifestyle; which is a great choice!

One of the things most of our clients face, however, with moving into a luxury Singer Island c...

If you’ve visited Singer Island in the past or have recently started exploring the idea of buying a vacation or permanent home on Singer Island; chances are you’ve heard of Peanut Island.  As The McAdams Team, Singer Island Real Estate agents, we enjoy helping people learn more about the Singer Island lifestyle and all that entails.  There are always a wide variety of things to do, and Peanut Island is a place you won’t want to miss!

Contrary to what the name suggests, you won’t find peanut plants all over the island, so those of you with peanut allergies do not have to worry!  Inlet Island, as it was originally called, was first developed in 1918 from the excavated materials during th...

Buying a retirement home on Singer Island is a goal for many hoping to spend laid back years in a beautiful, paradise inspired setting!  As Singer Island Real Estate agents, The McAdams Team, we get calls all the time from those interested in learning more about the Singer Island Real Estate market as they near retirement.  But why wait?

If retirement is five to ten years away, buying a Singer Island luxury home or condo now can be the best option.  Not only will you be able to cash in on the currently low mortgage rates and great home prices, you can enjoy the property as a vacation getaway in the meantime!

Of course, our goal is to point you in the right direction of the luxury home...

Buying a Singer Island home as a permanent residence or a vacation getaway can be a savvy financial decision for 2012!  If you’ve been considering purchasing a piece of Singer Island paradise for yourself, you’ll find the low interest rates and great home and condo prices are ideal.  

As The McAdams Team, dedicated real estate agents on Singer Island, we want to make the Singer Island home buying process as stress free as possible.  If you’ve been out of the real estate market for some time, or are new to buying a home or condo; we’ve put together a few of the things you’ll want to be sure to know about buying a Singer Island home or condo in 2012.  Take a look!

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As many of you have experienced personally, living on Singer Island is a wonderful adventure that offers the best options for a vacation destination or as a permanent place to call “home.”  With the new year underway, you may be hoping to discover more of what Singer Island has to offer and, as your trusted Singer Island Real Estate agents, we want to make sure to help you in any way we can!

Our goal is to not only provide you with up to date Singer Island Real Estate news and be an excellent resource for your home buying and selling needs; we also want to help you enjoy the Singer Island lifestyle!  Whether you prefer a quiet, relaxing experience or are looking for ways to take part i...

Welcome to 2012! The New Year is starting out beautifully in Singer Island, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the 70’s for most of the week! The Singer Island lifestyle is enviable any time of year, but there’s nothing like having blue, open waters and sunny beaches in January to be reminded of how lucky you are!

If you have been dreaming of owning a Singer Island waterfront condo, perhaps you’ve been waiting for a sunny economic forecast before making a purchase. We, The McAdams Team, as Singer Island specialist, understand that good information is a major part of making the right decision to purchase, so we’re sharing with you the following market facts to help you with that ...

The New Year is upon us, and Singer Island is ready to ring it in with style! The Singer Island community offers plenty to do year-around, and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Here at The McAdams Team we’ve put together a sampling of events going on in the area.

Your family can start the fun early on Dec 30 at the South Florida Science Museum, with special activities from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This hands-on event includes New Year’s crafts, astronomy (weather permitting), bubbly beverages and more. Admission is $11.00 for non-member adults and $7.00 for children.

Historical downtown Clematis Street in West Palm Beach is famous for its annual New Year’s Eve block party, starting at 8:00...

Welcome to sunny Singer Island! The McAdams Team is happy to welcome back our seasonal residents! We also give a warm welcome to all of you who are visiting Singer Island during your winter vacation! With the tropical climate, white sand beaches of Palm Beach, and the endless vistas of deep blue water, Singer Island is the perfect tropical escape!

In fact, we know that more of you would love to have a second home on beautiful Singer Island! A common concern is obtaining financing in the tight lending environment that exists in real estate today. To help you, we have 5 tips for financing your Singer Island vacation home! While each lender has their own rules, knowing these general guideli...

Despite a slow housing market, the number of vacation or second homes sold per year continues to keep steady and remain fairly healthy. But what factors must you consider before taking the plunge and signing a contract? While many of the same steps apply to buying a vacation home as a permanent residence, it’s important to get the facts to ensure the decision is right for everyone involved.  As your Singer Island Real Estate agents, we The McAdams Team have a goal of providing you with the best information possible about buying a vacation home on the beautiful Singer Island.

While many homebuyers are enjoying the low rates and affordable housing prices, now may be the best time to invest...

As Singer Island Real Estate agents, the McAdams Team, we love working with buyers who are ready to take the next step in owning their luxury home or condo on this tropical paradise!  Not only do we love what we do, but we also thoroughly enjoy beautiful Singer Island.  It’s not hard for us to answer questions about living on Singer Island and what makes it such a great place to take in a long awaited vacation or to settle in permanently.

In our years of experience, we have worked with clients who are trying to decide between buying or renting a Singer Island property.  They feel that they either don’t want to commit to settling in permanently to Singer Island or they feel that if it’s...

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend!  Whether you were here on Singer Island enjoying your luxury home or condo or were spending time with friends and family, the holiday season is a great time to be on Singer Island.  

In our last blog post we talked about some of the exciting developments taking place on Singer Island.  Today, we thought we’d highlight some of the great places to eat around this tropical paradise!  With the A1A Beautification Project approximately 70% complete, when completed, it will enhance the atmosphere along the entire Singer Island highway, and the Ocean Mall and Beach project, vacationers and locals alike have flocked to Singer Island for great food and...

If you’re a permanent resident or have vacationed on Singer Island in your beautiful luxury home or condo for years, you’re probably well aware of some of the exciting new developments taking place around Singer Island!  

As Singer Island Real Estate agents, the McAdams Team, we’re always eager to let people know about what’s going on around this desired destination.  Our goal is to not just help people find the Singer Island home or condo of their dreams, but to ensure they are quickly acclimated to the Singer Island lifestyle.  We do our best to keep you informed of changes or additions and hope if you have lived here for a while, or are new to the area; that you’re comfortable with ...

Did you know that when you buy a Singer Island home or condo, you’re actually helping to boost the economy?  Jobs are created, the Singer Island community is strengthened and the overall economy in Florida benefits!  

As Singer Island Real Estate agents, the McAdams Team, we see how homebuyers are helping the Singer Island Real Estate market.  And not only locally, but the housing market is one of the key driving forces in the US economy!  Think of all the jobs that are utilized when you buy a new home such as interior designers, contractors for home updates, landscapers, moving companies, the list goes on and on!  Need more proof?  Check out this video that explains the “domino effect” ...

If you’re considering buying or selling your Singer Island home, we’re glad you stopped by our blog!  As Singer Island RealEstate agents, the McAdams Team, our goal is to provide you with the information you need so you can be fully prepared to jump into the Singer Island Real Estate market. 

Buying or selling a home is a large financial decision with a wide variety of aspects to consider and pieces that play into getting the job done.  However, there are some people who feel confident they can venture through the entire home buying or selling process without the help of a real estate agent.  If this is you; we’d encourage you to take a minute to watch this video!

As you can see...

Buying a Singer Island home or condo is an exciting time whether you’re considering Singer Island as a permanent residence oryour vacation getaway!  There are a number of beautiful properties currently on the market and as Singer Island Real Estate agents, The McAdams Team, we would love to help you find the home of your dreams!

Yet, even though we’re currently dealing with a buyers market on Singer Island, you’ll want to make sure to have all of your financing in order before jumping into the Singer Island Real Estate market.  Lenders have been tightening the reigns on who qualifies for a loan and, with the right preparation and care, you should fly through the mortgage qualification ...

If you’re considering buying a Singer Island luxury home or condo, we’re glad you stopped by our blog!  As Singer Island Real Estate agents, The McAdams Team, our goal is to provide you with the best information possible about buying a permanent residence or vacation home on Singer Island. 

Many people want to take advantage of this tropical paradise when the cold winter season starts to hit in other parts of the country, and we completely understand!  Whether you’re looking for a vacation getaway for a few months out of the year, or a place where you can permanently settle in; Singer Island is an ideal choice.

In fact, with today’s market leaning in the favor of buyers, now is a grea...

We know that determining to sell your Singer Island luxury vacation home or condo can be a very hard decision.  But, there are oftentimes, extenuating circumstances that cause you to need to sell your piece of paradise.  If you are considering selling your Singer Island vacation home or permanent residence; there are a few steps that you’ll want to be sure to take in order to be sure the home selling process runs smoothly.  

As Singer Island Real Estate agents, the McAdams Team, we are here to help you each step of the way!  Our years of experience in the Singer Island Real Estate market, along with our cutting edge approach to marketing your home will ensure that your Singer Island ho...

One of the things we love about living and working as real estate agents on Singer Island is the ideal location of this beautiful area!  While it can easily seem like you’re worlds away from it all, there’s also plenty of things to do around Singer Island and nearby Palm Beach.  Singer Island offers the perfect blend of complete relaxation and ways to explore the area and enjoy life to the fullest.

As Singer Island Real Estate agents, the McAdams Team, we thought we’d give you an example of things you can do while on vacation on Singer Island, or just enjoying your permanent residence here.  Below are some of the fun activities you can do with family and friends throughout the rest of ...

It’s hard to believe that we’re already in October and that the holiday season is just around the corner!  For those of you who live on Singer Island, the balmy weather and great ocean breezes may be masking the changing season that’s taking place across the rest of the nation.  Which could be the very reason you’ve chosen to settle in permanently to Singer Island’s tropical location!

However, if you’re reading our blog, there may be a chance that your current location has you dreaming of warm weather and the sounds of waves against the shore year round.  You’re weary of the onset of the cool fall weather and winter months that soon follow and hope to be celebrating the holidays this y...

As many of you know, now is a great time to buy a home as the national housing market is seeing historically low interest rates,great home prices and an array of housing options available.  This is an especially great time to buy for those of you who are considering buying a vacation home in Singer Island! 

We see many people flock to beautiful Singer Island looking for their ideal, tropical getaway, and as Singer Island Real Estate agents, the McAdams Team; we enjoy helping people find their dream home or luxury condo!  Stunning white sand beaches, balmy ocean breezes and year round activities create an environment that’s hard to resist!  

Not only is Singer Island a beautiful getawa...